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Missing tourists in Nepal floods make contact as death toll tops 1,100
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The death toll has risen to at least 1,118 people, with more than 3,900 missing. A significant number of foreign nationals remain missing, including around 80 Americans and 38 Australians.
Families are holding symbolic funerals for loved ones still unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding. The death toll has risen to at least 1,118 people, with more than 3,900 missing. Authorities have reported that some tourists previously thought to be missing have now made contact.
Further details are available about the rescue efforts and the number of people affected. A significant number of foreign nationals remain missing, including around 80 Americans and 38 Australians.
The situation is being closely monitored, with updates provided as more information becomes available.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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